Edge Ecosystem Enabling Specialist (contract)

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Penang, Malaysia

This role focuses on enabling ecosystem and industry partners to build solutions around Intel's Edge AI Systems, driving adoption in the APJ region. The specialist will identify, onboard, and support Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) in optimizing their AI models on Intel architecture, acting as a bridge between Intel's engineering teams and partners.

What you'd actually do

  1. Solution Mapping: Assess the needs of potential ISV partners and map them to the correct Intel software offerings, and onboard as qualified Intel Edge AI Applications.
  2. Architecture Advisory: specific to Open Edge Platform (OEP) and Edge AI Suites, provide high-level guidance on how ISVs can leverage the platform to scale their applications across diverse hardware configurations.
  3. Edge ISV Program Management: Serve as the regional expert on the Edge ISV Program, articulate the tiers, benefits, and marketing support available to partners.
  4. Value Proposition Coaching: Train ISV business and product leaders on the competitive advantages of Intel's Edge AI portfolio. Help them understand the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and performance benefits of migrating to Intel architecture.
  5. Partner Recruitment: Proactively identify and recruit high-value ISVs in key verticals and countries across the APJ region who have scalable applications in Edge AI, especially in Japan and/or Korea.

Skills

Required

  • Technical Sales
  • Business Development
  • Product Marketing
  • Partner/Alliance Management
  • External stakeholder management
  • Navigating complex organizational structures
  • English proficiency

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with the Intel software ecosystem (OpenVINO, oneAPI, Open Edge Platform)
  • Proven track record of Business Development experience with ISV companies
  • Strong public speaking skills
  • Korean proficiency

What the JD emphasized

  • Edge AI
  • Intel Edge AI Systems
  • Edge AI Applications
  • Edge AI portfolio
  • Edge AI KPIs